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Ayebami Imani is a trauma-informed somatic educator, author, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of Water2Spirit—a wellness practice dedicated to emotional awareness, nervous system education, and embodied healing.
A first-generation college graduate from Omaha, Nebraska, Ayebami holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Nebraska–Omaha, with concentrations in Sociology, Spanish, and Minority Studies. She is an award-winning documentary creator and published children’s author whose work centers survivor voices, challenges stigma, and creates accessible, culturally responsive spaces for education, reflection, and healing.
Trained in nervous system regulation and conscious breathwork through Healus Physical Therapy, she integrates body-based practices into trauma-informed learning environments that support emotional awareness, self-regulation, and personal growth.
Rooted in both lived experience and interdisciplinary study, her work bridges education, storytelling, and somatic practice—supporting individuals and communities navigating stress, trauma, identity shifts, and life transitions.
Ayebami does not diagnose or treat, but rather supports individuals in building awareness, capacity, and sustainable practices for self-regulation and embodied well-being.
Healing is relational, ancestral, and communal. It is rooted in restoring balance:
Transformation does not emerge through force, but through safety, presence, and connection.
Ayebami’s work is grounded in trauma-informed, body-centered principles that prioritize:

Butterflies in Me
Stories that support children in navigating emotional challenges such as anxiety and life stressors—helping them find their voice, build confidence, and recognize their inner strength.
Learning to Love Your Butterfly
An interactive workbook designed to help children discover their voice and gifts, build confidence, and develop self-expression through journaling, drawing, and creative exploration.
Tools for Children: Mental Health Practitioner Guide
A companion guide for educators, caregivers, and facilitators with worksheets, activities, and discussion prompts designed to support children in developing emotional awareness and self-understanding.
Together, these resources create a bridge between storytelling, education, and emotional development for children.

Butterflies in the Jar
Explores how storytelling and shared experience support healing, restore voice, and create connection—moving from silence toward expression in safe spaces.
Reimagine Shelters
A forward-thinking presentation on creating trauma-informed environments that go beyond basic care—centering safety, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.
Leadership From the Margins
An empowering talk on resilience, boundaries, and leading through lived experience—designed for individuals navigating systems while building purpose-driven work.

Water2Spirit workshops are trauma-informed, culturally rooted experiences designed to support individuals in moving from survival → resilience → transformation.
Through guided practices and community connection, participants will:
Using body–mind practices, storytelling, and reflection, these workshops create safe, supportive environments where healing and growth happen collectively.
This work is about more than healing.
It is about reclaiming voice, restoring connection, and creating pathways for transformation—within individuals and across communities.
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